Obituary: Meyer

Helen E. Meyer, 90, Fairbury, died at 11:55 pm Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

Cremation rites have by accorded by Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury.  Her graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Forrest Twp. Cemetery with Fr. Scott Archer officiating.  The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of their choice.

Mrs. Meyer was born January 13, 1935 in Forrest, IL the daughter of Lawrence and Polly Baysinger Whitfill.  She married Gerald B. Meyer on October 17, 1964 in Fairbury, IL.  He preceded her in death on June 29, 2016.

Survivors include two sons, Brent (Chris) Meyer, Machesney Park, IL, Todd Meyer, Fairbury, one daughter-in-law, Becky Whitfill, Fairbury, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a son, Tom Whitfill, two brothers and four sisters.

Mrs. Meyer was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Parish, Fairbury.